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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,982 and 553,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,982 and 553,480 is: 830,230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,982 : 553,480 = 553,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,982/553,480 = 553,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,982x = 553,480 × 553,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,982x = 306,340,110,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,340,110,400/368,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,230.50

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